Storvika - surf spot statistics

Storvika in Norway offers surfable conditions primarily during the winter and early spring months, with the best window for consistent waves occurring from November through February. During this period, ground swell contributions peak at around 25-30%, while wind swell hovers between 15-19%, leading to a decent chance of rideable waves despite the high percentage of no-swell days (54-60%). The mean swell size ranges from 0.6m to 0.8m, which, while not massive, can still provide surfable waves when combined with favorable breaks. Unfortunately, wind conditions are generally poor year-round, with bad onshore winds dominating 89-91% of the time in peak months, making clean sessions rare. Outside of winter, surf potential drops sharply; from May to August, ground swell becomes negligible (3-8%), and swell size diminishes to 0.3m-0.5m, making these months nearly unsurfable. September and October see a slight return of ground swell (12-16%), but wind conditions remain unfavorable (91% bad). For committed surfers, the winter months—especially December and January—present the best opportunity despite the challenging winds, while summer should be avoided due to extremely weak swell and persistent onshore winds. A thick wetsuit and patience for those occasional clean days are essential for those attempting Storvika.

August at Storvika offers generally small surf conditions, with an average swell height of 0.4m and a short period of 4.5s, making it best suited for beginners or longboarders. The majority of waves are below 0.5m (about 70% of the time), with larger swells (1m+) occurring rarely and mostly from the WSW to NW directions—these make up around 5-10% of conditions but still rarely exceed 1.5m. Wind is a limiting factor, with only 5% of days being ideal for surfing. The dominant wind directions (SW, WSW, and W) often bring onshore or cross-shore breezes at 10-30kph, creating chop and further reducing clean surf opportunities. For advanced surfers, the spot is largely underwhelming in August, as clean, rideable waves are infrequent. The best chances come when swells from the WSW or WNW coincide with lighter winds, but these setups are uncommon. Overall, expect small, inconsistent surf with marginal conditions for most of the month.